NIAC Statement on European Powers Triggering JCPOA Dispute Resolution Mechanism
Europe’s complete fecklessness in the face of Donald Trump’s pressure is once again on full display. Unlike the Trump administration that has orchestrated this nuclear crisis, Europe wants to keep the Iran deal alive and has exerted diplomatic energy toward that end, with little to show for it.
Nasrin Sotoudeh Won’t Appeal Sentence
In this week’s Iran Unfiltered, research associate Sina Toossi discusses Reza Khandan’s statement that his wife Nasrin Sotoudeh will not be appealing her sentence and Khamenei’s New Year address in Mashhad, which dismissed EU efforts to salvage the JCPOA.
NIAC Commends EU High Representative Ashton for Landmark Iran Visit
EU High Representative Catherine Ashton’s trip to Iran is a welcome step towards resolving the tensions between Iran and the West through dialogue and diplomacy.
News Roundup 01/30
Iran invites IAEA inspectors to extend visit Iranian foreign minister, Ali Akbar Salehi told journalists that the three day inspection by the International Atomic Energy Agency can be extended “if they desire”. Iranian officials have insisted that Iran’s quest for nuclear energy is for peaceful purposes and “the remarks appear to be part of a […]
Iran News Roundup 01/20
Terms of nuclear talks to be disclosed The P5+1 released the details of a letter sent to Iran last October demonstrating a willingness to hold talks with Iran amidst tough sanctions and speculation of a military conflict (Reuters 01/20). Details of U.S. letter to Iran emerge Laura Rozen reports the Obama administration used three channels of […]
Iran News Roundup 01/19
U.S. proposes a direct line of communication with Iran A a conservative Iranian lawmaker, Ali Motahari, claims that the U.S. has sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader proposing direct talks. The Obama administration has denied the claim. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast claims that the proposal for direct talks was embedded in the U.S. […]
Iran News Roundup 01/18
Israel acknowledges Iran has yet to decide to pursue a nuclear weapon Israeli officials will reportedly present an intelligence assessment next week that Iran has not yet decided to pursue a nuclear weapon. This comes as the Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey visits Israel next week. Additionally, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak […]
Iran News Roundup 12/1
European ambassadors called back from Iran In the wake of Tuesday’s attack on the UK embassy in Iran, several EU countries have voiced their disapproval. The UK has not only pulled all of its diplomats from the country, but has closed the Iranian embassy in London, though this is not yet permanent. The NY Times […]
Iran News Roundup 11/28
Sanctions push in Europe, US Financial Times writes that France is leading a push to implement a European Union oil embargo against Iran. They report that while the UK is behind such a move, it is expected to meet resistance from Spain and Italy who are the two biggest importers of Iranian oil in Europe […]